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Felicia Arlin, the L.A. fashion designer consultant that Stephen found, comes to Sky Sport to meet with Jackie about the clothing line. Felicia sits down in Jackie's office under the big painting of Gandhi, a man who devoted his life to nonviolence and conflict resolution. I think it's hilarious that Jackie looks at that painting every day. Maybe she thinks it's just some guy who lost a lot of weight through healthy eating?

Jackie's doing her own sketches, and they're not bad at all. Felicia suggests maybe using Jackie's signature as the logo. “They all want a piece of you. Clothing lines are a dime a dozen. It's the person behind it,” she says.

Felicia concludes, “I think who she is … what this gym is about — it's only natural that she would have product.” And not just in her hair. They decide a smaller scale launch is the way to go, and Felicia leaves to have samples made and to line up some potential buyers.

Doug and Jody Watley are having their last session before the pre-release kickoff for her new album, appropriately titled The Make Over, later than night. As she works her upper arms, Jody says: “So when I walk on stage … I want them to feel like ‘damn, she looks great.' Not good. Great. Miss Thang is still fierce. She's hot.” Hey, you're still out there doing it, Jody. As far as I'm concerned, you are hot, Miss Thang.

Zen is feeling better and not so much the sad clown this week. Jackie wants to do something nice for her, so she calls her into her office to make her an offer. Jackie tells her, “I don't know if I've told you, but I have a little fashion show that I'm doing, and I want you to be in it.”

Zen giggles, “Seriously?”

Jackie says: “I seriously do. It would be like you and two, and maybe three other models.”

Zen can't believe it. “Really? I hope I don't trip!” Zen may have self-esteem issues or whatever, but it's that lack of arrogance that sets her apart from the others and makes her so damn cute.

Tess is on a StairMaster-type thing when Jackie comes over to her. “Go like this,” says Jackie, flexing her bicep.

Tess does and says, “Check it out — there's a little muscle there.” She's so happy, she's glowing.

Tess is getting a progress report today. Jackie measures her all over and then gets her weight. Jackie's excited at what she sees, but doesn't let it slip. Jackie asks, “What do you think you weigh right now?”

Tess says, “I honestly don't know.”

Jackie tells her, “You've lost more than 20 pounds of fat.” I love the way she emphasizes the word fat. Tess is shocked and overjoyed. Even though she's all sweaty, Tess gives Jackie a big hug.

“Before I started this program,” Tess says, getting a little choked up, “I really had the idea that my life was pretty much over. Learn to accept it, be happy with what you have, you know, and be OK with it.” In nine weeks, she dropped four sizes and lost eight inches from her waist.

She strolls into the gym, confident, a good-lookin' mama in her new jeans. “This has transformed not just my mind, but my spirit. I feel unstoppable.” She's got more work to do, but she's on her way. Tess says, as they hug, “I owe it to you, Jackie.” Aw. Sniff.

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